Global Head of Regulatory Affairs

Position Summary

Philogen S.p.A. would like to hire a highly motivated and qualified Global Head of Regulatory Affairs to lead our regulatory function and ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements. This is a key leadership role responsible for developing and executing regulatory strategies that support the company’s product development and commercialization goals.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement global regulatory strategies to support clinical development and product registration.
• Lead the preparation and submission of regulatory documents, including INDs, CTAs, MAAs, NDAs, amendments, and responses to health authority questions.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of EMA and FDA interactions, including scientific advice, pre-IND / IMPD meetings, and advisory committee preparation.
• Ensure timely and compliant preparation of dossiers in eCTD format.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global regulatory requirements, trends, and best practices.
• Represent the company in direct communications and meetings with regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Project Management, Medical Team, Pharmacovigilance, CMC, and Quality Assurance.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MSc) in a life sciences discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven track record of successful interactions with both EMA and FDA across multiple phases of development.
• Strong knowledge of eCTD format, GCP, ICH guidelines, and global clinical trial regulations.
• Experience leading regulatory strategy for clinical-stage programs is essential.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate regulatory trends and proactively manage risks.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in oncology or immunology drug development.
• Prior involvement in health authority advisory meetings and global regulatory submissions from early-phase to post-marketing.
• Familiarity with orphan drug designation, fast track, and breakthrough therapy programs is a plus.

We offer

A contract and salary proportional to the experience (seniority) of the successful candidate.

Job location

Milano / Siena / Zurich (remote work possible)

We invite interested candidates to submit their applications expressly authorizing the processing of personal data in accordance with Legislative Decree 196 / 2003. Our recruitment adheres to the provisions of Legislative Decree 198 / 2006, and we welcome applications from candidates of any gender orientation or expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, or religious belief.

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